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… Shoulder Bursitis and Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain On this page: Overview Overview … or a tendon injury (tendinopathy) in the shoulder can cause pain on the outside or front of the upper arm. Common symptoms include pain, pinching, and stiffness when you raise your arm. These …
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… Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? On this page: What does this tool help you … EJ, Hannibal M (2004). "Diagnostic evaluation of low back pain." Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 35(2004): 7–16. …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … discomfort and pain as well as other foot, leg, hip, or back problems. Long-term (chronic) plantar fasciitis may …
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… to meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and breathing exercises, you might try these other ways to relieve stress. … can calm your mind and body to help you cope with illness, pain, and stress. Music therapy can relax your body, improve … stretch the body. You can do yoga to help you relax. Biofeedback teaches you how to use your mind to control skin …
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Low Testosterone On this page: What is low testosterone? Men who have low testosterone do not make enough of the male hormone …
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… Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … further damage the joint. I'm not sure You may want to go back and read "Key points to remember." Surgery is rarely …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File … evidence. Compared to cigarettes, a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when … to vaping until they are ready to quit altogether is a lower-harm option. If you choose to vape, ensure that you do …
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Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump On … that. Some pumps are set to give you a small, constant flow of medicine. When you feel pain or are uncomfortable, … that. Some pumps are set to give you a small, constant flow of medicine. When you feel pain or are uncomfortable, …
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… Improving Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain On this page: Overview Overview If … your mattress provides good support. Use a neck support pillow to stabilize your head and neck during sleep. Eliminate … your mattress provides good support. Use a neck support pillow to stabilize your head and neck during sleep. Eliminate …
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Back to school Last updated August 15, 2024 As summer draws … playing at the playground, walking to school or carrying a backpack, their safety is important. Learn how to help keep … Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy Quick Tips: Using Backpacks Safely Substance use The childhood and teenage …